DBL Law partner David Kramer has been identified as one of the Top 50 attorneys in Kentucky in the 2020
DBL Law Attorneys Selected To 2019 Super Lawyers List
Thirteen DBL Law attorneys have been selected to a 2019 Super Lawyers™ list. Each year, no more than five percent
Mitchel Denham Joins DBL Law
Mitchel Denham has joined DBL Law as a partner in its Louisville office. His Civil Litigation practice focuses on health
DBL Law adds Civil Litigation Partner
DBL Law has added Andrew Pellino to its Louisville office. Pellino is a partner in the firm’s Civil Litigation practice
Kentucky Supreme Court Rules On Medical Review Panels, Right to Work
On November 15, the Kentucky Supreme Court handed down rulings in two high profile cases involving medical review panels and
DBL Law Partners Recognized in Best Lawyers in America™
Eight DBL Law Partners are listed in the just-released 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first
Fourteen DBL Law Attorneys Named Super Lawyers
DBL Law is pleased to announce that fourteen lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2016 edition of Super Lawyers®,
SCOKY Issues Important Guidance on Causation Instruction
In an opinion issued in December 2014 that recently became final, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued important guidance on proper
DBL Law Announces 2015 Super Lawyers
DBL Law is pleased to announce that fourteen lawyers have been selected for inclusion in the 2015 edition of Super
SCOKY Issues Additional Guidance for Permitting Juror to Pose Question to Trial Witness
Kentucky Rule of Evidence (KRE) 614(c) provides that a trial court may permit a juror to ask a question of
Contracts Contingent on the “Satisfaction of the Buyer”
A “satisfaction” clause is a fairly common provision in a variety of contract types. You have likely seen such a clause before or perhaps been a party to a contract involving one. Satisfaction clauses can cover a wide range of subjects, but they often appear as contingencies in contracts for the sale of real property.
Buyers Beware: Kentucky Courts will not Protect You from “Unwise Decisions”
In recent years the nation has engaged in public debate over the degree to which the government should “protect us from ourselves.” One example that garnered media attention was New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s attempt to ban big sodas from NYC restaurants (it was struck down by a New York appellate court). The goal of the measure was to combat a growing obesity problem in the city.
Bad Fences Make Bad Neighbors: Homeowners and Easement Rights
Everyone has heard some form of the proverb “good fences make good neighbors.” A recent Kentucky Court of Appeals opinion dealing with a dispute between neighbors over a shared driveway called to mind the “good fences” proverb.
Employers Targeted: Liability for the Acts of Employees
Employers have always been a favorite target for lawsuits when their employees cause personal injuries. The reason for this is simple: they have the money. An example from a recent Kentucky Court of Appeals case illustrates a common fact pattern.
Update on Ohio Construction Reform
The DBL Construction Group has reported on the pioneering Ohio Construction Reform Act (OCR) since its enactment in 2011 and throughout its implementation during 2012. In short, OCR transformed Ohio’s outdated approach to public construction, which previously permitted only multiple prime contracting, by allowing several alternative delivery methods.
Buyers Beware of Goods "Sold As Is"
Over the past several years I have written a number of posts on this blog discussing the importance of reading contracts before signing them. The wisdom of this practice is obvious. Nevertheless, many people, including sophisticated businesspersons, routinely sign contracts before reading their terms.
DBL Law Announces Hanna and Stickels as Partners
DBL Law is pleased to announce the election of Emily Hanna and Cathy Stickels to partners in the firm. “Both
Supreme Court Case Could Alter Ohio Medicaid Lien Law
A decision this spring in U.S. Supreme Court case of Delia v. E.M.A. could affect how Ohio and other states recoup their Medicaid costs from the recoveries of Medicaid beneficiaries in tort litigation.
Supreme Court Case Could Alter Ohio Medicaid Lien Law
A decision this spring in U.S. Supreme Court case of Delia v. E.M.A. could affect how Ohio and other states recoup their Medicaid costs from the recoveries of Medicaid beneficiaries in tort litigation.
Don’t Procrastinate: Know Your Statutes of Limitations
Most people are generally aware of the idea behind statutes of limitation. They operate to set a time limit for filing a lawsuit in a civil case. Hopefully you will not encounter the need to consider a statute of limitations—that would likely mean you have been injured (and seek to file suit) or that you have been sued! Nevertheless, if you find yourself in such a predicament, understanding some basics about statutes of limitations can help.
Defending the Frivolous Lawsuit: Can You Recover Your Legal Fees?
As a member of DBL’s Civil Litigation Practice Group, I frequently defend small and medium-sized businesses against all sorts of lawsuits. While being sued is not a regular occurrence for most such companies, it remains a cost of doing business that many must suffer at some point. A recent case I read reminded me of a frequent question these clients ask at the outset: “can I recover my legal fees if I win.” Unfortunately, my response to this question often begins with “probably not.”
Malpractice Lawsuits are Lengthy, but Physicians Often Prevail
In a study released in May 2012, researchers found that physicians successfully defended most of the medical malpractice lawsuits against them. Researchers examined more than 10,000 malpractice claims across the United States from 2002 to 2005. Of those claims, about 55% resulted in a lawsuit.
Jury rejects malpractice suit
By Jim Hannah, Enquirer staff writer COVINGTON – The mother of a child born with brain damage lost a $120 million medical malpractice